The Vakaga prefecture, in the northeast of the Central African Republic, has once again been struck by violence. Last Saturday, the village of Angotoy , located 40 km from Amdafock, was the target of a deadly attack carried out by armed elements suspected of coming from Sudan.

A heavy human toll in broad daylight

The assault caught residents off guard in their daily activities, leaving them no chance to retreat. According to multiple local sources, the consequences are tragic:

1. 4 deaths confirmed (provisional toll).
2. Several injuries reported.
3. A wave of panic led to many families fleeing to safer areas.

A border area under high tension

Angotoy's geographical location, near the Sudanese border and the strategic point of Amdafock, makes it a vulnerable target. This latest incursion underscores the porous border and the chronic instability plaguing this isolated region, where civilian populations are consistently on the front lines of cross-border conflicts.

The authorities' call for vigilance

In response to this tragedy, the prefect of Vakaga, Jude Ngayakon , addressed the nation to try to stabilize the situation. His message was clear: security depends on citizen cooperation .

"Security is everyone's business. I urge residents to cooperate closely with the defense and security forces and to immediately report any suspicious activity."

Emergency measures

To counter the threat, local authorities announced:

1. Reinforcement of military patrols in the most exposed areas.
2. A thorough security assessment is underway to precisely identify the origin of the attackers.
3. Measures aimed at encouraging the return of displaced persons.

Despite these announcements, the atmosphere remains tense in Vakaga, a region that continues to pay a high human price for persistent insecurity.